Today at the drugstore, the clerk was a gent.
\nFrom my purchase this chap took off ten percent.
\nI asked for the cause of a lesser amount;
\nAnd he answered, “Because of the Seniors Discount.”<\/p>\n
I went to McDonald’s for a burger and fries;
\nAnd there, once again, got quite a surprise.
\nThe clerk poured some coffee which he handed to me.
\nHe said, “For you, Seniors, the coffee is free.”<\/p>\n
Understand—I’m not old—I’m merely mature;
\nBut some things are changing, temporarily, I’m sure.
\nThe newspaper print gets smaller each day,
\nAnd people speak softer—can’t hear what they say.<\/p>\n
My teeth are my own (I have the receipt.),
\nand my glasses identify people I meet.
\nOh, I’ve slowed down a bit… not a lot, I am sure.
\nYou see, I’m not old… I’m only mature.<\/p>\n
The gold in my hair has been bleached by the sun.
\nYou should see all the damage that chlorine has done.
\nWashing my hair has turned it all white,
\nBut don’t call it gray… saying “blond” is just right.<\/p>\n
My car is all paid for… not a nickel is owed.
\nYet a kid yells, “Old duffer… get off of the road!”
\nMy car has no scratches… not even a dent.
\nStill I get all that guff from a punk who’s “Hell bent.”<\/p>\n
My friends all get older… much faster than me.
\nThey seem much more wrinkled, from what I can see.
\nI’ve got “character lines,” not wrinkles… for sure,
\nBut don’t call me old… just call me mature.<\/p>\n
The steps in the houses they’re building today
\nAre so high that they take… your breath all away;
\nAnd the streets are much steeper than ten years ago.
\nThat should explain why my walking is slow.<\/p>\n
But I’m keeping up on what’s hip and what’s new,
\nAnd I think I can still dance a mean boogaloo.
\nI’m still in the running… in this I’m secure,
\nI’m not really old… I’m only mature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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